Comparison

Dive Converter vs ScubaBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dive Converter

Easily export your dive logs from Oceanic+ and SSI/mares into the Universal Dive Data Format (UDDF). This app translates dive information accurately and supports importing third-party UDDF files. It also offers features like reverse geocoding for dive locations and surface time calculation.

Highlights
  • Export Oceanic+ and SSI/mares dives to UDDF
  • Reverse geocoding for dive locations
  • Calculate surface time
  • Backup and restore dives
  • Import third-party UDDF files
  • Filter and merge dives
Features
Currently charting
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Dive Converter allows users to retrieve their Oceanic+ and SSI/mares dives and export selected dives in Universal Dive Data Format (UDDF). The app works on iOS (iPhone and iPad) and on macOS. We have taken special care of making sure that all information of your dive that is also supported by UDDF is translated correctly. The generated UDDF files have been tested with multiple dive log programs on iOS and macOS. Features: - support for downloading dives, referenced equipment, user profile, buddy information from Oceanic+ - reverse geocoding of longitude/latitude to also get an address (at least country and region) where your dive took place - calculation of surface time (not contained in Oceanic+ data) - export all information according to latest UDDF standard - backup and restore of all dives in JSON and UDDF format - import of 3rd party UDDF files - filtering of dives by category, time frame, rating, type, and text - merging of dives - deletion of dives (a restore is not possible because Oceanic+ does not allow overwriting of deleted dives) - conversion of DataTrak, TravelTrak, and Logtrak logbooks to UDDF logbooks (UWATEC and ScubaPro dive computers) Please note: You have to have an Oceanic+ account with email/password.

About

ScubaBuddy

This app helps recreational divers meticulously record their underwater adventures. It allows users to log dive details, store certifications, and track diving statistics in a simple, intuitive interface. Keep your entire diving journey organized and accessible.

Highlights
  • Complete dive logbook
  • Certification tracking
  • Diving statistics
  • Intuitive interface
  • Secure dive memory storage
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Meet ScubaBuddy, the essential dive logging app for recreational divers. Keep your entire diving journey organized in one beautiful, easy-to-use app. COMPLETE DIVE LOG BOOK Capture every detail of your underwater adventures. Log depth, bottom time, water temperature, visibility, and notes. Build a comprehensive record of every dive you've ever made. CERTIFICATION TRACKING Store all your scuba certifications in one place. Keep track of your Open Water, Advanced, Rescue Diver, and specialty certs. Your credentials, always accessible. GEAR LOCKER Catalog all your scuba gear in one place — track brand, model, serial number, and condition for everything from your regulator to your BCD. Set service intervals and get at-a-glance status alerts so you always know what's due for maintenance before your next dive. DIVING STATISTICS Watch your experience grow with insightful stats. Total dives, maximum depth, cumulative bottom time, and more. Celebrate milestones and track your progress as a diver. DIVE CONDTIONS Get real-time weather and marine conditions for any location around the world — plus a 7-day forecast and 7-day history — so you can plan ahead and review past conditions before your next dive. Search for a dive site to instantly see current conditions, upcoming forecasts, and archived data including wave height, wind speed, and dive ratings. WEIGHT CALCULATOR Helps you dial in your ballast before every dive, factoring in your body weight, wetsuit type, tank, water type, and any additional gear. Enter your details once and get a recommended starting weight in metric or imperial units, ready to fine-tune in the water. DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY Clean, intuitive interface that makes logging dives quick and painless. Spend less time on your phone and more time planning your next dive. Whether you're diving your local quarry or exploring tropical reefs, ScubaBuddy keeps your dive memories organized and secure. Download now and start building your digital dive log!

Screenshots

Dive Converter4 screens
ScubaBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScubaBuddy at Free against Dive Converter's $1.99. ScubaBuddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Dive Converter's advantage is chart position (#166 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ScubaBuddy is free to download; Dive Converter costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScubaBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Dive Converter's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScubaBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dive Converter ships an update every 2 months, ScubaBuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Dive Converter versus ScubaBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDive ConverterScubaBuddy
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings512 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#166 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarsten HeineltSuraj Pindoria

Customer experience

Dive Converter

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

ScubaBuddy

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dive Converter

No in-app purchases

None

ScubaBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dive Converter free?
Dive Converter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScubaBuddy free?
ScubaBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dive Converter or ScubaBuddy?
ScubaBuddy is rated higher. Dive Converter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ScubaBuddy averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Dive Converter or ScubaBuddy have ads?
Neither Dive Converter nor ScubaBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dive Converter or ScubaBuddy?
Dive Converter ships an update every 2 months, and ScubaBuddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dive Converter was updated on October 20, 2026 and ScubaBuddy on October 16, 2026.

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